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by fortran77 1760 days ago
> Last but not least, low-voltage DC grids (up to 24V) are considered safe from shock or fire hazard

This is absolutely untrue. You may be safer from shocks, but it's a much _worse_ fire hazard. The currents need to be higher at lower voltages. Higher voltages need less current for the same power, decreasing the fire risk.